{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Painting Identity, Intuition & the Courage to Become with Artist Michele Rogers","description":"In this episode of The Motivatarian Exchange, Dionne Woods is joined by Saskatchewan-based artist Michele Rogers, whose powerful portrait work honors Indigenous First Nations women and reflects her M\u00e9tis heritage through stories of strength, memory, and generational resilience. Michele\u2019s paintings give visual voice to grandmothers, granddaughters, and female warriors\u2014women whose lives and legacies shape cultural identity. Her work is deeply intuitive and emotionally layered, rooted in storytelling rather than surface aesthetics. Through her art, Michele explores what it means to remember, to honor, and to create from lived experience. In this conversation, Dionne and Michele explore: How cultural heritage informs creative identity Painting as a form of remembrance and resistance The responsibility and reverence of telling women\u2019s stories through portraiture Finding confidence, leadership, and voice through the creative process Encouraging others to step into creativity without fear of outcome Michele shares reflections from her journey as a lifelong entrepreneur, community artist, and educator\u2014from large-scale window installations in her hometown to teaching paint parties designed to build confidence and curiosity. She also speaks about recent career milestones, including award-winning work, gallery exhibitions, and her participation in The Art of Becoming, a documentary series exploring the evolution of creative women. This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and consider how art can carry history, identity, and truth\u2014especially for women navigating creativity, leadership, and becoming at every stage of life. \ud83e\ude75 Michele Rogers is a contributor to The Turquoise Iris Journal and a featured artist in The Art of Becoming. Michele is currently participating in a gallery exhibition, with another major show scheduled for early 2026. Her work and creative journey were also featured in a prestigious artist magazine (Fall 2025) and highlighted in a documentary exploring her path to art, identity, and empowerment. In addition to her studio practice, Michele was invited to speak as one of three panelists at the WESK (Women Entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan) event, where she shared insights on creativity, entrepreneurship, and artistic leadership. Upcoming Events \u2022 Artist Meet & Greet \u2014 Fierce The Spare Room Gallery, Cut Knife, Saskatchewan December 12 \u2022 \u201cA Grandmother\u2019s Love\u201d \u2014 Solo Exhibition Queen Elizabeth II Art Gallery at Government House Regina, Saskatchewan March 28 \u2013 June 28, 2026 Fun Fact Michele once traveled to Peru to help film a documentary highlighting the vital roles women play in a village along the Amazon River. During the experience, she slept among some of the largest black, hairy spiders she had ever seen\u2014each one nearly the size of her palm. An unforgettable reminder of courage, curiosity, and immersion in the unknown. Email: michelerogersart@gmail.com Facebook - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/michelerogersart\/ Instagram - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/michelerogersart\/ Website - https:\/\/www.peekinmywindow.com\/ ","author_name":"The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne Woods","author_url":"https:\/\/www.theturquoiseirisjournal.com\/podcast\/","html":"